Author Archives: Saigonese

2020: Year of the Rat

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Saigonese

Today is the last working day of the Lunar New Year and it was difficult to get out of bed and go to work. Honestly, the office felt empty with most of my colleagues off to their hometowns for the … Continue reading →

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5 Unique Souvenirs and Goodies to Bring Home from Hanoi

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Saigonese

Finding a memento to remember your Hanoi holiday by shouldn’t be hard in a city that is known for its quality souvenirs. From delicious edibles to delicate ceramics, there’s a perfect souvenir to add to your collection or give as … Continue reading →

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BCN Vietnam Benefit Concert: a night of music

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Saigonese

In 2017, one of my closest friends, Mariz was diagnosed with breast cancer. Little did I know, that I too would battle the big C soon afterwards. It has been over a year for Mariz but it’s just half a … Continue reading →

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Importing Personal Items And Household Items To Vietnam

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Saigonese

by Jason Mueller, Guest Post The beauty that exists in the landscapes of Vietnam is nothing short of breathtaking. Vietnam is positively booming with economic growth, rich culture, and friendly people. It won’t come as a shock to anyone when … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Benaras Club

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Saigonese

Admittedly, am not too fond of Indian cuisine. The explosion of flavor in every bite gets my palate dazed and confused. But the husband is a big fan and so, I want to try what he likes. There are a … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Vietnam’s Coffee Capital By Visiting These 5 Da Lat Cafés

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Saigonese

Photo by Chanh Duong on Unsplash Located high above the Lang Biang Plateau, Da Lat City is gifted with a chilly climate. This makes it a great place to both grow delicious coffee beans and enjoy a hot cup of the resulting beverage. … Continue reading →

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Have you tried Be?

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Saigonese

With the frequent evening rains in Saigon lately, it became increasingly difficult to hail a taxi or even Grab. With Uber out of the picture and the fact that the price of Grab becomes enormously expensive during rush hours and … Continue reading →

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Dahi Handi: Authentic Indian Cuisine

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Saigonese

Phu My Hung has become a mecca for those in search of a good meal. Amidst the Vietnamese and Korean restaurants, stands Dahi Handi bringing in only authentic Indian cuisine. Dahi Handi prides itself in only serving meals cooked to … Continue reading →

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Bukchon Hanok Village

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Saigonese

I’ve always been fascinated with traditional Korean houses called Hanok. I love wood so it’s amazing for me to see the harmonious combination of wood and brick in creating such a fascinating structure. I feel for the residents in Bukchon … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossoms at Yeouido Park

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Saigonese

My first trip in two years was South Korea. It was unexpected and it made the trip more meaningful. I was lucky enough to have gotten back to work after a furlough of about 10 months. And as soon as … Continue reading →

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